YOUR PARTNER TO FUTURE PROOF THE WOOD INDUSTRY

Making wood matter

With our unique solutions, we drive change and promote resource-efficient society. 

Our strategy

Our purpose is to be the partner to future proof the wood industry. With our unique solutions, we drive change and promote resource-efficient society. 

To achieve this, we have defined three strategic targets: 

  1. Drive ESG agenda in our industry​ 
  2. Exceed market growth and expand our business profile​ 
  3. Increase profitability and decrease volatility 

Learn more about our targets.
 
Together with customers, we always find a fit to a specific need. We offer various R-Series that match different levels of capacity, budget, and know-how – always maximizing the yield and profitability. We partner with our customers for lifetime to improve circular economy with modernizations, end-of-use alternatives, and digitalization. With us, you can minimize waste and make the most of resources at all times. 
 
We will include sustainability criteria in all R&D initiatives and innovation projects, disrupt the existing services models, and redefine future mills as cool, clean, and clever. We want wood to be a thriving part of all possible industries – building construction, furniture, logistics, packaging, and more. This is the Raute way to promote resource-efficient societies and generate sustainable growth for all our stakeholders. Making wood matter.  

Making wood matter

Making wood matter means we are the partner to future-proof the wood industry. We drive change and promote a resource-efficient society with our unique solutions. We believe the future of trackable and traceable use of wood across the value chain is bright and achievable, and we invite everyone to participate in enhancing sustainability and positive impacts on society.

Engineered wood products

Engineered wood products, such as plywood and LVL, are industrially manufactured materials. They are binded from strands, particles, fibers, or veneers or boards of wood, together with adhesives or other methods of fixation. Engineered wood products are engineered to precise design specifications, which are tested to meet national or international standards and provide uniformity and predictability in their structural performance. They are used in many applications, from building construction to furniture making, transportation, packaging, and many more. 

Our markets

We serve the wood products industry worldwide.  Demand and use of different wooden structures and components is growing in all our main markets. We combine our offering in Wood Processing, Analyzers and Services into innovative production solutions, powered by data and digital tools. Our own local operations in Europe, North and Latin America, China and Asia enable us to serve our customers fast, safely, and efficiently. 

Our values

Customer Success

We engage actively with our customers. We deeply understand their needs through listening and open dialog to co-create value. We inspire them to explore innovative solutions and foster long-term, trust-based collaboration. 

Promote Development

We support professional growth for our people by encouraging learning, development, and a culture of constructive feedback. At the same time, we drive innovation and refine our operations, products, and services by ensuring continuous improvement and excellence. 

Act Sustainably

We commit to making environmentally responsible, socially conscious, and safety-oriented decisions in our operations. We integrate ethical business practices, adopt eco-friendly approaches, minimize waste and our carbon footprint, and consider the long-term impacts of our business activities on the community and the planet.  

Achieve Together

We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. Through open communication, shared knowledge, and collective effort, we create trust among ourselves and work toward our shared goals. We recognize and celebrate our team’s achievements, valuing diverse perspectives that contribute to our collective success. 

 

Raute’s value chain

Responsible Forestry and Supply  

Choosing wood from responsibly managed commercial forests helps prevent deforestation and promotes biodiversity. At the same time, these forests contribute to maintaining local ecosystem stability and productivity. Sustainable forestry practices ensure that forests continue to act as effective carbon sinks by maintaining a balance between harvesting and forest growth, thus securing carbon sequestration in engineered wood products (EWPs). The entire value chain must be able to provide transparent and traceable data on the journey from forest to the final wood product. Transparency regarding the origin of wood builds trust among end customers of EWPs when considering investments in low carbon materials and green building practices.   

Resource-efficient Production and Operations 

Raute is the partner to future-proof the wood industry in driving resource efficient production. We combine Wood Processing, Analyzers and Services into innovative production solutions, powered by data and digital tools. This enables profitable manufacturing of wood products by optimizing the use of wood, glue and energy. We can also perform tailored upgrades and modernizations to maximize resource efficiency and to extend the service life of existing machines by repairing or replacing worn-out or obsolete components and modules. We enable our customers circular economy journey through smart solutions that significantly save resources throughout the life span of the product by optimizing the production process.  

Long-lasting Sustainable Wood Products 

Our customers manufacture long-lasting veneer, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and other EWPs that are mainly used in building construction, furniture-making, transportation, and packaging. Wood isa natural and renewable raw material with a decades-long life cycle as part of high-quality EWPs. The carbon stored in wood is absent from the atmosphere during the entire lifetime of the wood product or building. EWPs have a lower carbon footprint when compared to traditional materials like concrete and steel. The use of different EWPs supports the shift towards less carbon intensive and more sustainable material use.  

Resource-efficient Societies 

The use of wood in construction creates value for society and supports the transition towards a responsible and low-carbon future. Wooden structures and components are gaining popularity as the construction industry increasingly focuses on low-carbon building practices. The extensive application possibilities of EWPs make them a desirable material for construction, in addition to being a renewable and low-carbon resource. Furthermore, sustainably manufactured EWPs contribute to achieving a resource-efficient society as a versatile building material that meets the needs of modern construction. As the demand for responsible building materials grows, Raute aims to be at the forefront of transformation and innovation in the wood industry, promoting a resource-efficient society.